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boa_03 15 1965LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES March 15, 1965 MEMBERS PRESENT Scott Farrell, Chairman W. R. Meeks Maxwell Lyons MEMBERS ABSENT W. H. Marak Cecil Kuehnert STAFF PRESENT Henry M. de Noble John L. Taylor Louis E. Barber Larry Gunn Dorothy Riffel OTHERS PRESENT Perry Whitmore, Asst. City Attorney Jerry Dhonau, Gazette Reporter 2:00 P. M. There being a Quorum present, the meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 2:00 P. M. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as mailed. Action was taken on the fo l l owing i tems : Tract No. 1 - Z-1758 Applicant: Booker Day Location: 2603 Spring Street Description: Lots- 8 and 9, Block 3, Deshon's Addition Classification: "C"-Two-f amily District Variance: Requests a Variance (from the Main Structure P,rovisionsof Sec. 43-2-(5) of Code of. Ordinances to permit addition to existing structure, (2) From -the Rear Yard Setback Provisions of Sec. 43-12-(2) of Code of Ordinances to permit addition to existing structure Mr. T.H. Tullis, Contractor, was present in the interest of the applicant, who has the contract for the construction at this location. He stated that he had been employed to do some remodeling work on the structures at this 1,0cation, and didn't know that he had violated the City ordinance. The only structural change he had made was a stairway; that it was a large remodeling job which did not include the addition of any rooms, but did include new windows, siding, new roof, and replaced fixtures in an existing bathroom and repaired the kitchen in the front building. The owner has owned the property for about fifty years. The City Health Department Board of Adjustment Minutes - 3-15-65 -2- 2:00 P. M. recently requested Mr. Day to remove the two rear buildings, which encroach into the alley right-of-way. There is one living unit upstairs and one downstairs, and two living units in the other building to the rear of Lot 9. On lot 8 there is a small building now being used as an office building. Mr. Tullis wastold that the property is now being used as "E-1" or "F"-Commercial, and is zoned "C"-Two-family, and a motion was made that the application for Variances be denied, which was seconded and passed unanimously. Mr. Tullis stated that he had a lot of money tied -up in this work and asked what could be done to correct the situation. He was told that the rear residential structure on Lot 9 should be: moved to Lot 8 to conform with present zoning of the lot and that structure housing the beauty wholesale supply business be removed. Tract No. 2 - Z-126 Applicant: Ivan J. Weaver Location: 1320 Louisiana -Street Description: Lot 7, and south half of Lot 8, Block 168-, Orig3i.nal City Classification: "Ell -Apartment District Variance: Requests a Variance from the Front and Rear Setback Provisions of Section 43-13 of Code of Ordinances to permit addition to existing non -conforming structure and use Mr. Weaver, the applicant, was present and stated that in order to comply with the requirements of the State Health Department, it was necessary to provide addi- tional space for a day -room, which requires 20 square feet per patient, and the nursing home now houses 19 patients. He proposed to either build the porch out flush with the existing bay -window, or put on a new front which would run all the way across the building which would be an asset to the neighborhood, which he preferred to do. At the present time there is no off-street parking provided as there are very few visitors and parking isn't a problem. There is service access from the alley. There were no objectors present. A motion was made for approval of the Variance provided the addition to the front of the building be constructed all the way across, and that off-street parking be provided to comply with the City's parking ordinance. The motion was sec6noed and passed unanimously. Tract No. 3 - Z-1782 Applicant: Highland Heights Presbyterian Church Location: 3323 West 12th Street Description: Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 15, Jones and Worthen Addition Classification: "B'!-Residence District Variance: Requests a Variance from the Front Yard Open Space Provisions of Sec. 43-21-(H)-(b) of Code of Ordinances to permit parking in Front Yard Space Board of Adj us tnmeirt: Minutes - 3-15-65 -3- Mr. Fred S. Raed+el-i­,' -0miTwwrr of-- ilu,i lding and Grounds Commi ttee of the Church was present. He stated that they are making an effort to get as much off-street parking as possible, as Martin Street allows parking only on one side of the street, and none on 12th Street. They have access to the alley which is paved. A motion Was made for approval of the Variance provided that the parking area is screened on the 12th Street side and on the east property line adjacent to resi- dential district, and that the parking lot be hard surfaced. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Tract No. 4 - Z-1788 Applicant: Marion L. Crist and Associates Location: 4324 West Markham Street Description: Lot- 7, Block 8, Glendale Addition Classification: "'E-l" Quiet Business District Variance: Requests (1) a Variance from the Front Yard Setback Provisions of Sec. 43-14-(4) of Code of Ordinances to permit an addition to exist- ing structures, (2) A Variance from the Side Yard Setback Provisions of Sec. 43-14 of Code of Ordinances to permit addition to exist- ing structure Mr. L. S. Woosley was present to represent the application which was deferred from the February 15,1965 meeting. He repeated the statements that he made at the meeting last month as to his reasons for requesting the Variances. There were no objectors present. A motion was made for approval, which was seconded and passed. Tract No. 5 - Z-1337 ,Applicant: Westover Hills Presbyterian Church Location: Kavanaugh Boulevard and Pine Valley Road Description: Lots.13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and "All - of Westover Hills Addition Classification-: "A" -One -family District Variance: Requests Variances as follows:- (1) From the Main Structure Provisions of Sec. 43-2-(5) of Code of Ordinances to permit more than one main structure on a lot (2) From the Screening Provisions of Section 43-21-(H)(b) of Code of Ordinances to permit omission of screening on parking lot (3) From the Off-street Parking Provisions of Sec. 43-21 of Code of Ordinances to permit less than the required number of parking spaces Messrs. Bob Pitts and Cooper Riley, architects, were present in the interest of.. this application. There were no objectors. They stated that they had decreased the ' capacity of the sanctuary to 390 seats in an effort to conform to the parking require- ments, but are still short seventeen parking spaces; that they would like to construct the sidewalk along Pine Valley Road to the curb; that they do not object to the screening and would not out it in the City's right-6f way; that the Church would acquire other property as it becomes available. A motion was made to approve the Variance of more than one building on a lot; that parking be allowed in the Front Yard space only on the southeast corner adjacent Board of Adjustment Minutes - 3-15-65 -4- to the existing building; -that the provisions of the off-street parking ordinance be met; that screening be required on any parking area which is adjacent or across the street from residential property; and that sidewalks be constructed in accordance wiith Ordinance 10,843. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Tract No. 6 - Z-1392 Applicant: William A. and Janie Bushman Location: 2400 Manney Street Description: Lots 13, 14, 15, 16 of Block 13, Bellevue Addition Classification: 141-Apartment District Variance: Requests Variances as follows:- (1) From the Rear Yard Provisions of Sec. 43-13-(2) of the Code of Ordinances to permit construction in Rear Yard Space (2) From the Main Structure Provisions of Sec. 43-2-(5) of Code of Ordinances to permit more than one main structure on a lot (3) From the Front Yard Open Space Provi- sions of Sec. 43-21-(H)-(b) of Code of Ordinances to permit parking in the Front Yard Setback (4) From the Front Yard Setback Provisions of Sec. 43-13-(4) of Code of Ordinances to permit construction in Front Yard Space. Mr. Lawrence Witherspoon, representing the applicant was present, as were five other adjacent property owners who are concerned with the drainage problem which they think would result from the development of this property. This case was deferred at the last Board of Adjustment meeting so that the Public Works Department could make an investigation of the over-all drainage problem in the area and make a report to the Board at this meeting in an effort to solve the drainage situation which would be satisfactory to all concerned. A letter was filed by Public Works Depart- ment dated March 5, 1965 (see Case file) which indicated "we have found no indication that the proposed development would overload the drainage system in Wilton Heights. Paving of the entire site would add only 1 to 2 cfs of drainage to the system". A motion was made to approve the development plan provided the drainage pipe leading from this development is connected to the storm drainage pipe presently existing in the drainage easement located on Lots 1 and 2, Wilton Heights, adjacent property on the north. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Tract No. 7 - Z-1787 Applicant: Location: Description: Classification: Variance: David C. Graham 12400 Northwest Drive Lot 33, Walton Heights Addition "All -One -family District Requests a Variance from the Side Yard Provisions of Section 43-12 of the Code of Ordinances to permit construction in Side Yard Space Board of Adjustment Minutes - 3-15-65 _ -5- Tract No. 7 (continued) There was no one present to represent this application and no objectors present. This case was deferred at last months- meeting at the request of the applicant in order that he might get the Bill of Assurance amended which would allow this Variance. A motion was made to deny the application for Variance, which was seconded and passed unanimously. CONTINUED ITEM G.assic Homes of Little Rock -Z-1783 - Northwest_ corner of Ohio and Hughes Streets This case was referred to the Planning Commissionwho gave approval of the develop- ment plan, subject to the Staff approving the layout and meeting the objections of the property owners. A meeting was held last week with Messrs. Charles Rule and Walter Riddick, representing the objecting property owners, and Messrs. E. C. Smith, the applicant, and Mr. de Noble of the Community Development Department, and an agreement has been reached satisfactory to all concerned. A motion was made to grant the Variances requested (See Agenda February 15, 1965) provided there be no access to Hughes Street and screening be installed on the north side adjacent to residential area, and all driveways be contained within the property. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:45 P. M. Henry M. de Noble, Secretary. s Cott Farrell, Chairman.